Sunflower oil

Aura Buitrago
Natalia Sanabria
 What is it
The sunflower oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from the pressing of
the seeds of the chapter plant sunflower
 Properties

Antioxidant
Its high content of vitamin E protects the
body against free radicals, while also
helping to prevent cancer and other
degenerative diseases.
 Prevents cardiovascular diseases

Sunflower oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, among

which linoleic acid (omega 6), which helps reduce cholesterol
and triglycerides in the blood. In addition, these substances
are not produced by the body and must be acquired through
the diet.
USES
● Culinary use:
It is used for frying since it resists the process of saturation of
the oil at temperatures up to 108º C.
Most edible oil since it is a seed oil.
● Industrial use:
it is used to make soap, candles, varnish or paint as well as an
excellent lubricant.
 benefits
❖ Improves blood circulation
❖ protect the skin
❖ Helps regulate the nervous system
❖ Improves hair
❖ It is a great antioxidant
❖ keeps bones strong
❖ It is anti-inflammatory
❖ promotes cell formation
❖ Increases fertility
❖ reduces fluid retention
hazards
Bearing in mind that sunflower oil brings great
benefits in can also bring damages such as:

● it is rich in polyunsaturated acids, which can

react with the body by oxidizing the blood and
damaging the arteries.
● Excess of these acids can also raise blood
pressure levels, causing kidney disorders and
other severe complications.
● Excessive consumption of this type of oil can
cause obesity, joint pain and diabetes.